Plan your visit.
Location:
Thorington Theatre, Thorington, Suffolk, IP17 3RB
Getting here:
After turning off the A12 onto Thorington Road continue for 1/4 mile and the theatre is on your left. You will see a large wooden sign, an open gate, and a track leading through the woods to the field carpark.
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Eating and drinking nearby.
You are very welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy before the show. Our theatre bar serves some of the very best local beer, cider, English sparkling wine, ice cream and soft drinks. But should you need a local watering hole here are some of our favourites.
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The Queen's Head, Bramfield
One of the prettiest beer gardens in the county and only a 5 minute drive (or a 45 minute walk).
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The Star Inn, Wenhaston
The best pub for local, independent beer and a light lunch. Walking distance from the theatre.
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The White Hart, Blythburgh
Unrivalled estuary views and only a 5 minute drive away.
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The Black Dog Deli
Pick up the tastiest picnic items from delis in both Walberswick and Halesworth
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The Sail Loft
Situated in beautiful Southwold The Sail Loft serves the best burgers and is a 20 minute drive.
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The Fox Inn, Darsham
Great local beer and garden; open 7 days a week. Less than 10 minutes by car.
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Old Hall Cafe & Walks, Reydon
Ideal for dog walkers, with brilliants brunches and afternoon teas.
Where to stay.
If you are a planning a visit to the Suffolk Heritage Coast there are many wonderful options of local accommodation.
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Husk, Thorington
Local supper club with luxury double suites; 30 minute walk away.
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Heathside Holidays
Fantastic lodges, shepherd huts and glamping Pods, only a 20 minute walk away.
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Blue Sky Huts
Two idyllic Shepherd’s hideaways set in a wildlife haven, with king-sized beds.
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Wilderness Reserve
Luxury houses and holiday cottages in stunning parkland. 15 minutes by car.
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Sutherland House
A luxurious B&B in a 15th century Southwold townhouse. 20 minutes by car.
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The Balancing Barn
A breathtaking 8-person holiday barn only a 10 minute walk away.
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Haw Wood Farm
Family-friendly campsite set in newly planted woodland; great facilities and spacious pitches.
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Toad Hall Lodges
Bespoke wooden lodges with incredible views; top gym included. 10 minutes by car.
Partners
Over the course of the last year we’ve been evaluating our supply chain looking for environmentally friendly brands that share our values. Here are our four favourites!
ALDER TREE ICE CREAM: Alder Tree believe in using traditional artisan methods, and locally sourced or home-grown fruit, to create incredibly delicious ice creams. All made on a family farm in Needham Market, Suffolk.
FAIRFIELDS FARM CRISPS: The finest thick-cut crunchy potato crisps made with potatoes grow on an independent family farm on the picturesque Essex/Suffolk border. These delicious crisps are cooked and seasoned on the family farm.
MOATWOOD: Grown and made in Suffolk. At the heart of MOATWOOD Gin is wild-foraged starflower (borage), sourced from a 2,500 acre regenerative farming project in Suffolk, UK.
